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The Ailing 
Planet: the 
Green 
Movement's 
Role
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The Ailing 
Planet: the 
Green 
Movement's 
Role
From Machine to Living Organism
Living Organism
Earth as a living entity with metabolic needs
Ecological Worldview
Interconnected systems requiring balance
Mechanistic Worldview
Previous view of Earth as a machine to be used
The article explores the shift in human perception from seeing the Earth as a machine to recognizing it as a 
living organism with its own metabolic needs. This is compared to the paradigm shift caused by Copernicus in 
the sixteenth century, which changed humanity's understanding of the universe.
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The Ailing 
Planet: the 
Green 
Movement's 
Role
From Machine to Living Organism
Living Organism
Earth as a living entity with metabolic needs
Ecological Worldview
Interconnected systems requiring balance
Mechanistic Worldview
Previous view of Earth as a machine to be used
The article explores the shift in human perception from seeing the Earth as a machine to recognizing it as a 
living organism with its own metabolic needs. This is compared to the paradigm shift caused by Copernicus in 
the sixteenth century, which changed humanity's understanding of the universe.
Sustainable Development
Environmental Awareness
Growing consciousness of our impact
Ethical Obligations
Humanity as stewards of the planet
Sustainable Development
Meeting present needs without compromising future resources
Sustainable development (popularized in 1987) emphasizes meeting present 
needs without compromising future resources. The rise of environmental 
consciousness has led to a growing realization of humanity's ethical 
obligations as stewards of the planet. This new awareness is now integrated 
into the concept of sustainable development, defined in 1987 as development 
that meets current needs without compromising future generations.
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The Ailing 
Planet: the 
Green 
Movement's 
Role
From Machine to Living Organism
Living Organism
Earth as a living entity with metabolic needs
Ecological Worldview
Interconnected systems requiring balance
Mechanistic Worldview
Previous view of Earth as a machine to be used
The article explores the shift in human perception from seeing the Earth as a machine to recognizing it as a 
living organism with its own metabolic needs. This is compared to the paradigm shift caused by Copernicus in 
the sixteenth century, which changed humanity's understanding of the universe.
Sustainable Development
Environmental Awareness
Growing consciousness of our impact
Ethical Obligations
Humanity as stewards of the planet
Sustainable Development
Meeting present needs without compromising future resources
Sustainable development (popularized in 1987) emphasizes meeting present 
needs without compromising future resources. The rise of environmental 
consciousness has led to a growing realization of humanity's ethical 
obligations as stewards of the planet. This new awareness is now integrated 
into the concept of sustainable development, defined in 1987 as development 
that meets current needs without compromising future generations.
Environmental Degradation
Human activities (deforestation, overfishing, pollution) are pushing the planet's biological systems (fisheries, forests, 
grasslands, croplands) to collapse. The article describes the deterioration of the Earth's vital biological systems, such as 
forests, fisheries, grasslands, and croplands, caused by overexploitation and unsustainable human activities. It also 
highlights the depletion of forests, especially in developing countries, and the harmful effects of deforestation.
Deforestation
Loss of vital forest ecosystems
Overfishing
Depletion of marine resources
Pollution
Contamination of air, water, and soil
Land Degradation
Deterioration of croplands and 
grasslands
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The Ailing 
Planet: the 
Green 
Movement's 
Role
From Machine to Living Organism
Living Organism
Earth as a living entity with metabolic needs
Ecological Worldview
Interconnected systems requiring balance
Mechanistic Worldview
Previous view of Earth as a machine to be used
The article explores the shift in human perception from seeing the Earth as a machine to recognizing it as a 
living organism with its own metabolic needs. This is compared to the paradigm shift caused by Copernicus in 
the sixteenth century, which changed humanity's understanding of the universe.
Sustainable Development
Environmental Awareness
Growing consciousness of our impact
Ethical Obligations
Humanity as stewards of the planet
Sustainable Development
Meeting present needs without compromising future resources
Sustainable development (popularized in 1987) emphasizes meeting present 
needs without compromising future resources. The rise of environmental 
consciousness has led to a growing realization of humanity's ethical 
obligations as stewards of the planet. This new awareness is now integrated 
into the concept of sustainable development, defined in 1987 as development 
that meets current needs without compromising future generations.
Environmental Degradation
Human activities (deforestation, overfishing, pollution) are pushing the planet's biological systems (fisheries, forests, 
grasslands, croplands) to collapse. The article describes the deterioration of the Earth's vital biological systems, such as 
forests, fisheries, grasslands, and croplands, caused by overexploitation and unsustainable human activities. It also 
highlights the depletion of forests, especially in developing countries, and the harmful effects of deforestation.
Deforestation
Loss of vital forest ecosystems
Overfishing
Depletion of marine resources
Pollution
Contamination of air, water, and soil
Land Degradation
Deterioration of croplands and 
grasslands
Population Growth and Environmental Impact
Population Increase
Population growth exacerbates 
environmental degradation, with 
India and tropical forests facing 
catastrophic losses.
The article discusses the impact 
of population growth on the 
environment, emphasizing that a 
larger population leads to 
increased consumption of 
resources.
Resource Consumption
As populations grow, so does the 
demand for natural resources, 
leading to increased pressure on 
already strained ecosystems.
This creates a cycle of 
environmental degradation that 
becomes increasingly difficult to 
reverse as resources become 
more scarce.
Sustainable Solutions
The article advocates for 
voluntary family planning as a 
way to control population growth 
and ensure sustainable 
development.
Balancing human needs with 
environmental preservation 
requires thoughtful policies and 
individual responsibility.